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The University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced a 15‑player roster addition, featuring forwards, defensemen and goaltenders with varied junior and college experience.
After a standout collegiate career, Chris Mantis is set to make history as the first University of Maine player to compete in the NBA Summer League, joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the July 2026 session.
Tulane University announced the hiring of Chris Wojick as pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, bringing a record of Ivy League dominance and player development to New Orleans alongside his family.
The St. Louis Blues announced a series of coaching moves that will shape their staff for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing in veteran assistants Greg Cronin, Vaclav Prospal and Jeremy Coupal while elevating Elliott Mondou to a new front‑office role.
The Minutemen reveal a comprehensive 2026‑27 schedule that features 19 home contests, highlighted by a home‑and‑home series with rivals and a holiday tournament in Milwaukee.
The first ever America East‑Metro Basketball Challenge will pit member schools against one another in November 2026, with Manhattan’s Jaspers opening against Albany and later hosting Maine. The partnership includes ESPN broadcast and shared sponsorship, marking a new era for Northeast college basketball.
The University of Maine announces six new commitments, highlighting their backgrounds and achievements.
Despite a population of just 11,000, Orono climbs to third place nationally for college hockey fans and twenty‑fifth for pro hockey followers, underscoring the town’s outsized passion for the sport.
WalletHub's latest ranking places Orono, Maine, 26th overall and third in NCAA hockey, highlighting New England's strong hockey culture and the impact on local fans.
The University at Albany baseball team concluded its regular season with a 6‑11 defeat at Mahaney Diamond, but several standout performances hint at postseason promise.
Before the regular season finale against Albany, the University of Maine will celebrate the accomplishments of its 1964, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1986 College World Series teams, highlighting standout players, coaches and Hall of Fame inductees.
The Great Danes lost a close contest at Mahaney Diamond, with Maine's late rally securing a 7-5 victory. The teams will meet again on May 16 to close out the regular season.